Kent · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Anvil Green
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Anvil Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
How we price roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Anvil Green
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from every safe viewpoint. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers, and people most frequently book us about damp on a chimney breast and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
For a small place like Anvil Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Anvil Green (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Anvil Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Anvil Green is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
What’s near Anvil Green
In Anvil Green, that means homes and buildings near Compasses Inn. Anvil Green’s nearest station is Chilham station, about 3.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
What we’re asked to look at in Anvil Green
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Chilham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you’ll get the report
Anvil Green: your questions answered
Is Anvil Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Anvil Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Anvil Green
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Anvil Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.